Iridium-Clad Titanium Tie Pin
A premium tie pin with a titanium base clad in iridium, a platinum-group metal, for durable shine in office attire. It qualifies under tariff item 7114.20.00 as an article of goldsmiths' wares of base metal clad with precious metal, per Note 4(B) defining platinum to include iridium.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tie pin is considered jewellery of precious metal rather than goldsmiths' wares, such as if it incorporates gemstones.
Articles of jewellery of precious metal fall under heading 71.13, not 71.14.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the iridium cladding is mechanically affixed, as per Note 7, and not just plated
• Declare the iridium content, as it is a precious metal under Note 4(B), affecting duty valuation
• Verify the tie pin is not classified as imitation jewellery under Note 11, which excludes precious metal cladding
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